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There is no gender bias in Mahavir’s teachings
March 31, 2026, 8:20 AM IST
Ashok Vohra Jainism is one of the oldest religions of the world. According to it, every living being is a soul and has the potentiality of attaining liberation from the cycle of birth and death….
March 31, 2026, 8:20 AM IST
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Is our relationship with food karmic?
March 30, 2026, 7:56 AM IST
By Brother Dao Hanh Karm is not fate etched in stone. It is far more intimate and more immediate. It is the sum of our actions: of body, speech, and mind. Every habit we cultivate,…
March 30, 2026, 7:56 AM IST
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Awareness of death should not make us gloomy
March 28, 2026, 7:54 AM IST
By Swami Sukhabodhananda Life is a sacred interval between two profound events, birth and death. At birth, we enter this world innocent, unburdened by fear, untouched by anxiety. A newborn does not worry about reputation,…
March 28, 2026, 7:54 AM IST
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Ram Navami: Look beyond identities, rediscover purpose
March 27, 2026, 8:31 AM IST
Discourse: Chanchalapathi Dasa Ram Navami, the auspicious appearanceday of Sri Ram, is not only a celebration of a divine birth but also a reminder of a way of living rooted in dharm, courage, and surrender….
March 27, 2026, 8:31 AM IST
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Ishani: Devi of inner awakening
March 26, 2026, 9:34 AM IST
By Ullhas Pagey In the ethereal tapestry of ancient wisdom, where veils of illusion part to reveal the luminous core of existence, Ishani emerges as goddess of inner awakening, a radiant embodiment of divine feminine…
March 26, 2026, 9:34 AM IST
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Bowing to goddess: Energy in everything
March 25, 2026, 7:14 AM IST
B Purushartha The word ‘shakti’ is derived from the potential indicator root ‘shak’. Therefore, ‘Shakti’ is the ability to do something. Outcome is inherent in the cause, in its unmanifest form, and requires Shakti to…
March 25, 2026, 7:14 AM IST
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Poetry humanises us in violent times
March 24, 2026, 8:08 AM IST
By Sumit Paul Universities around the world are shutting down humanities programmes, saying they don’t lead directly to jobs. But education is not just about employment; it’s about shaping thoughtful, ethical, and empathetic human beings….
March 24, 2026, 8:08 AM IST
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Navratri: Renounce fried food, awaken shakti within
March 23, 2026, 7:21 AM IST
By Anandmurti Gurumaa To truly understand the essence of Navratri, one must first understand the nature of existence, which operates on three distinct levels: the gross, subtle, and causal. This triad can be beautifully understood…
March 23, 2026, 7:21 AM IST
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Celebrating Eid in a time of war
March 21, 2026, 8:11 AM IST
By Farida Khanam Eid is a celebration of harmony, gratitude, and peace, marked by prayer, charity, and goodwill. It is a day when families unite, and believers thank God. The festival begins with the sighting…
March 21, 2026, 8:11 AM IST
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Celebrating new year the Balinese way
March 20, 2026, 9:46 AM IST
By Sandeep Chakravorty Today, it is almost unthinkable that a busy international airport shuts down completely for an entire day. It is not a one-time exception; it happens year after year. Not only is the…
March 20, 2026, 9:46 AM IST
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Can you control your thoughts?
March 19, 2026, 9:11 AM IST
By Rajiv Vij Pause for a moment. Close your eyes and gently observe your thoughts. Do you notice them arising one after another – some linked to the previous one, some disjointed? Are you choosing…
March 19, 2026, 9:11 AM IST
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Arirang: When Nationalism Goes Cultural
March 18, 2026, 7:27 AM IST
By Narayani Ganesh Post their military service hiatus, the K-pop boy band, BTS, after ‘disappearing’ from public gaze for three years, are making a comeback with their new album, titled Arirang , to be released…
March 18, 2026, 7:27 AM IST
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In search of our other self
March 17, 2026, 8:05 AM IST
By Jug Suraiya In Plato’s Symposium, a conversation between real and imagined participants, one of the speakers, Aristophanes, recounts how the concept of love came into being. Humans originally were created with two heads, and…
March 17, 2026, 8:05 AM IST
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Lasting peace begins with calm minds
March 16, 2026, 9:01 AM IST
By The XIV Dalai Lama Compassion lies at the heart of the spiritual path. It is not a luxury, or something reserved for saints – it is the very essence of our humanity. Without compassion,…
March 16, 2026, 9:01 AM IST
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The glass ceiling is not outside – it is within
March 14, 2026, 7:34 AM IST
By Jaya Row Can you imagine the world without Google? Then how can you live life without a guide? Gita gives the roadmap that takes you from mediocrity to excellence. A talented sportsperson first visualises…
March 14, 2026, 7:34 AM IST
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The source code of artificial intelligence
March 13, 2026, 7:54 AM IST
By Deepak Ranade In his very inimitable style that blends clarity, with a dash of provocation, Nobel laureate and physicist Richard Feynman remarked: “If our small minds, through some convenience, divide this world, into pieces…
March 13, 2026, 7:54 AM IST
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Aspire for and curate the great escape
March 12, 2026, 8:30 AM IST
Narayani Ganesh How can you sleep so soundly when my business has crashed and i am worried sick, yelled a husband at his spouse, who was trying to ‘escape’ into oblivion. Apart from the fact…
March 12, 2026, 8:30 AM IST
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Apocalyptic imagery and promise of peace
March 11, 2026, 8:24 AM IST
AK Merchant Recent reports suggesting that Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is setting the hypothetical ‘Doomsday Clock’ to 85 seconds to midnight, meaning closer to a global catastrophe, have triggered a variety of responses from…
March 11, 2026, 8:24 AM IST
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Dying to the world without dying
March 10, 2026, 8:00 AM IST
By Anup Taneja Seekers often complain that while making efforts to enter deep into meditation, they find it extremely difficult to subdue the turbulent mind full of distracting thoughts. This, says Paramhansa Yogananda, happens because…
March 10, 2026, 8:00 AM IST
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Shakti is not merely a force; she is integration
March 9, 2026, 9:44 AM IST
By Dada JP Vaswani Many of us mistakenly equate shakti with power or force. And power is always associated with masculine energy. But the Hindu way of thinking is different. In Sanatan Dharm, shakti is…
March 9, 2026, 9:44 AM IST
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